Standalone Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Standalone books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Ransom River
Buy on Amazon2012
The Shadow Tracer
Buy on Amazon2013
Phantom Instinct
Buy on Amazon2014
Heat 2 (With: Michael Mann)
Buy on Amazon2022
Brutal & Strange
Buy on Amazon2023
120 Murders: Dark Fiction Inspired by the Alternative Era
Buy on Amazon2025
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Standalone series is publication order: 1. Ransom River (2012), 2. The Shadow Tracer (2013), 3. Phantom Instinct (2014), 4. Heat 2 (With: Michael Mann) (2022), 5. Brutal & Strange (2023), and 1 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Standalone series by Meg Gardiner contains 6 books. The series began in 2012 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Standalone series is written by Meg Gardiner. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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